Live Free or Die Hard

Fourth installment of the Die Hard franchise with Bruce Willis.

Starts with the bad guys taking computer code and integrating it into some massive security program, then killing the coders via a wired explosive charge. FBI gets involved and wants all the hackers on it's list brought in for questioning. We cut to a scene a downtrodden obsessive father (Willis) is interfering in his daughter's (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) life. She's pissed, he's hurt by her rejection and the boyfriend involved wisely goes home. He's tasked with picking up a young hacker, (Justin Long of "Hi I'm a Mac" fame.) The explosive is timely interupted, and a French hit team is sent to finish the cleanup. Violence ensues.

This is not a high art flick. This is a popcorn entertainment that delivers some good lines, some decent character development, and introduces some new actors and actress' to the audience. The chase, puzzle solving and scenery all contribute to a tenacious plot that illustrates some problems with our society and some feel good relationship building. It's a good flick to watch on a friday night with your girl.

Critiquegod's Rating E for Exceeds Expectations